Beginner's Guide to Textile Screen Printing: A Workshop with Sophie Darling (JUNE)

NEW DATE Stage One: Textile Screen Printing Workshop with Sophie Darling 📅 13.06.26 ⏰ 10:30AM-1:30PM 📍 Darling Studios 💰 £85 Join Sophie Darling for a relaxed, hands-on introduction to textile screen printing. This beginner-friendly workshop will guide you through the fundamentals of screen printing using paper stencils, helping you design and print your own unique creations. What to Expect By the end of the session, you’ll have created a two-color screen print using your own hand-cut stencil design. Sophie will walk you through the process with live demonstrations and inspiration from her personal archive. You'll leave with a beautiful, layered textile print, ready to be framed or transformed into a finished piece. What You Will Learn 🎨 Introduction to Screen Printing ✔ The basics of textile screen printing ✔ Overview of essential materials and tools 🖌 Design Inspiration ✔ Explore different approaches to pattern and composition ✔ Conceptualise and refine your own unique design ✂️ Creating Paper Stencils ✔ Learn to cut and prepare stencils for screen printing ✔ Use Sophie’s blank screens to bring your ideas to life 🖼 Printing Techniques ✔ Experiment with pre-mixed inks and colour layering ✔ Learn how to add depth and texture to your prints 👐 Hands-On Practice ✔ Print your stencil design onto fabric ✔ Take home your own personalised, multi-layered print What to Bring ✅ Your creativity! 🦺 An apron to protect your clothes 👕 Optional: A T-shirt, tote bag, or fabric piece to print on (fine-weave fabrics work best!) Workshop Highlights ✨ Live Demos & Archive Samples – Get inspired by Sophie’s work and process 🎨 Hands-On Learning – Create your own screen print with step-by-step guidance 🖼 Personalized Prints – Leave with a custom design that showcases your creativity Who Should Attend? 👩🎨 Complete beginners—no prior experience needed 🎨 Anyone curious about textile printing and pattern design 🎭 Creative individuals looking for a fun, informal, and inspiring experience Come and immerse yourself in the art of screen printing, and take home a unique piece of your own making!